# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220262250002` · 07/31/2026 · S & G Excavating, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Hand load, Hand shoveling
- **Injury source:** SAND,GRAVEL,SHELL
- **Nature of injury:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.67 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Kenneth E  Steiner Jr
- **Operator:** S & G Excavating, Inc.
- **Mine:** [1201455](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1201455)
## Narrative

EE was cleaning up sand buildup under a conveyor. When EE leaned over to get inside the conveyor frame, EE turned EE's head and bumped the frame and some loose sand got in EE's right eye. Was wearing hard hat and safety glasses. Turning EE's head sideways allowed sand to enter eye.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*